Addicted to Sin Hosea 4:6-10. Addiction “Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance” “Compulsive physiological and.

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Addicted to Sin Hosea 4:6-10

Addiction “Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance” “Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance” “The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something.” 2 Peter 2:19 “The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something.” 2 Peter 2:19 Repeating harmful choices despite effects Repeating harmful choices despite effects Denial is a trait of the addict Denial is a trait of the addict Addiction not beyond one’s ability to change Addiction not beyond one’s ability to change 2

SIN IS ADDICTING BY NATURE Romans 1:29 3

Sin is Addicting Sin multiplies when left unchecked, Isaiah 30:1; Jeremiah 9:3; 2 Timothy 3:13 Sin multiplies when left unchecked, Isaiah 30:1; Jeremiah 9:3; 2 Timothy 3:13 Filled up with practicing sin, 2 Peter 2:14; 1 Jno. 2:15-17 Filled up with practicing sin, 2 Peter 2:14; 1 Jno. 2:15-17 Sin rules over those who live in it, Rom. 6:6, 12; 7:23-25 Sin rules over those who live in it, Rom. 6:6, 12; 7:23-25 We are slaves of what we obey, Rom. 6:16 We are slaves of what we obey, Rom. 6:16 Become addicted to sin by choice and practice, Rom. 1:28-32; Eph. 2:1-3; 4:17-19 Become addicted to sin by choice and practice, Rom. 1:28-32; Eph. 2:1-3; 4:17-19 Be addicted to righteousness, Rom. 6:16-22 Be addicted to righteousness, Rom. 6:

THE ADDICTION TO SIN CAN BE BROKEN Romans 6:6-7, 11-14; Titus 3:3-7 5

Breaking Sin’s Addiction Conversion to Christ, Rom. 7:24-8:1 Conversion to Christ, Rom. 7:24-8:1 Repentance, Lk. 15:17-21; 2 Cor. 7:9-10 (power of the gospel, 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Acts 18:8) Repentance, Lk. 15:17-21; 2 Cor. 7:9-10 (power of the gospel, 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Acts 18:8) End every association with the people, places, triggers and temptations of sin, Matt. 5:29-30 End every association with the people, places, triggers and temptations of sin, Matt. 5:29-30 Put sin to death, Col. 3:5 (1-7); Rom. 13:11-14 Put sin to death, Col. 3:5 (1-7); Rom. 13:11-14 The fruit of repentance, Lk. 3:8; cf. 1 Cor. 6:12; 15:33 The fruit of repentance, Lk. 3:8; cf. 1 Cor. 6:12; 15:33 Flee lusts, 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Cor. 6:18; 10:12 Flee lusts, 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Cor. 6:18; 10:12 Put on Christ, Rom. 13:14; Col. 3:9-10 Put on Christ, Rom. 13:14; Col. 3:9-10 6

AN ADDICTION TO RIGHTEOUSNESS MUST BE ESTABLISHED Philippians 4:8 7

Addicted to Righteousness Develop and live new habits, Eph. 4:20-24; 2 Pet. 1:5-11 Develop and live new habits, Eph. 4:20-24; 2 Pet. 1:5-11 Allow those who love you to hold you accountable, Jas. 5:16; Gal. 6:1-2 Allow those who love you to hold you accountable, Jas. 5:16; Gal. 6:1-2 8

Addicted to Righteousness Children of wrath become children of God by choosing to obey God and deny sin (the power of the gospel) God is ready to save you and help you overcome your addiction to sin, 2 Cor. 6:16-7:1 Come to Christ for rest, Matt. 11: